'Producers' is next at Tibbits

COLDWATER – "The Producers" has won a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards, and it’s next in the lineup to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Tibbits Opera House Professional Summer Theatre.

This Mel Books musical was adapted by Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ 1968 film sharing the same name. The music and lyrics are also by Brooks.

This is "a hilarious musical hit about a down-on-his-luck theatrical producer and his accountant. Together, they scheme to get rich by producing a sure-fire flip flop," Charles Burr, Tibbits Artistic Director, says.

Based on the 1968 film, this musical comedy, set in New York City, draws on ridiculous accents, characters of homosexuals and Nazis and many show business in-jokes. The content of this show is suited for adults.

Some of the musical numbers include "Springtime For Hitler," "Keep It Gay" and "When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It."

"(It's) outrageous and politically incorrect but so much fun," Burr continued.